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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barksdale has chosen Ain't No Sunshine- DMX as his entrance music. Jethro Savage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jethro Savage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jermaine Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage moves out of range of the body kick.
Barksdale throws a push kick but Savage slaps the foot to one side.
Barksdale lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barksdale has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Savage is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savage is defended easily by Barksdale.
We've been hearing reports that Savage has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barksdale finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barksdale throws out a leg kick but Savage moves out of range and Barksdale only half commits.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
A solid body kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a low kick.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but Savage checks it.
Barksdale lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savage's sensitive parts.
Barksdale scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage moves away from the strike by Barksdale.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barksdale. That's going to slow Savage down.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barksdale rushes Savage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barksdale throws a punch but it's blocked by Savage.
Barksdale avoiding damage.
Barksdale misses with a punch on the inside.
Savage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barksdale misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Barksdale.
Savage blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barksdale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barksdale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barksdale stalling against the cage.
Barksdale continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Barksdale misses with some punches.
Savage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barksdale just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barksdale misses with the head strike.
Savage blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savage.
Savage will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barksdale up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barksdale just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jethro Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage being controlled against the cage.
Barksdale working aggressively here.
Barksdale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barksdale lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Barksdale working aggressively here.
Barksdale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barksdale swings wildly with an uppercut but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by Barksdale.
Barksdale throws out a leg kick but Savage moves out of range and Barksdale only half commits.
Savage blocks a low kick nicely.
Savage blocks a low kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Barksdale there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Savage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barksdale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barksdale misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barksdale staying out of range there.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage throws a shot from downtown. Barksdale moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Barksdale dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Savage keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barksdale lands a head shot.
Barksdale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Savage throws a hook but Barksdale blocks it.
Savage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barksdale tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Savage misses
and Barksdale counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barksdale tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barksdale.
Barksdale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Savage avoids the body shot from Barksdale.
Jermaine Barksdale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barksdale throws a front kick aimed at Savage's knee but Savage avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage takes a swing at Barksdale's ribcage but misses.
Savage blocks a jab.
Savage throws a hook but Barksdale avoids it easily.
Savage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barksdale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barksdale's corner calls for a 1-2. Barksdale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but Savage sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
Barksdale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Savage.
Savage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barksdale throws out the jab.
Barksdale ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale connects with an inside leg kick.
Barksdale tries to clinch up.
Barksdale misses with a low kick as Savage jumps back.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barksdale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barksdale.
Barksdale moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Barksdale throws a low kick but Savage avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barksdale throws a low kick, looking for Savage's leg but Savage calmly moves out of range.
Good work by Savage as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale thows a leg kick but Savage checks it
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barksdale.
Barksdale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jermaine Barksdale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barksdale swings away with a body shot that misses
and Savage counters with a single leg into guard. Barksdale didn't expect that.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Barksdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barksdale wants to stand up but Savage is controlling him.
Savage looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barksdale is trying to control the position but Savage postures up.
Barksdale is pulling down on Savage's head to control his posture.
Savage postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Barksdale.
Barksdale catches Savage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fight stays on the outside here - Barksdale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barksdale throws a head kick but Savage moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Barksdale misses.
Barksdale misses with a body kick.
A solid body kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A cross from Savage lands.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barksdale fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Savage is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Barksdale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Savage is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barksdale's half guard.
Barksdale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barksdale has control of Savage's left arm, preventing Savage from doing any damage.
Savage stopping the sweep attempt from Barksdale.
Savage working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savage stands up over Barksdale, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Savage works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barksdale wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barksdale is trying to maintain the position but Savage is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Barksdale is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Savage wants to control from the top but Barksdale keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barksdale is on top in guard.
Savage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Savage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barksdale is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barksdale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barksdale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barksdale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barksdale controlling from the top position.
Barksdale must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barksdale with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barksdale scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barksdale throwing strikes from guard but Savage blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barksdale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savage has his foot on Barksdale's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barksdale works his way back into a safe position though.
Barksdale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barksdale connects with a couple of short punches.
Barksdale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barksdale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barksdale throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage trying to control the position.
Barksdale scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barksdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barksdale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barksdale.
Barksdale landing with the ground and pound.
Savage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barksdale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barksdale forces his way into half guard.
Barksdale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barksdale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale wants to free his trapped foot but Savage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Savage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barksdale not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barksdale connects with a nice short shot to Savage's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barksdale is nestled in close to Savage, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barksdale winds up and cracks Savage with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barksdale pulls his head out easily.
Savage is not content to let Barksdale control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savage tries to get to full guard but Barksdale has control of the leg.
Barksdale is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Barksdale really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barksdale lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Savage avoids a kick to the body.
Barksdale takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barksdale.
Barksdale works the jab nicely.
Barksdale does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Donk. Barksdale catches Savage right on the button with a cross.
A lazy body kick from Barksdale
letting Savage counter with a right hand.
Barksdale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jermaine Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage moves out of range as Barksdale throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barksdale looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barksdale misses with a low kick as Savage jumps back.
A low kick from Barksdale is predictable there
and Savage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barksdale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Savage lands with a slapping head kick.
Savage blocks a leg kick.
Savage lands a really nice looking cross but Barksdale seems unphased.
Barksdale throws a front kick aimed at Savage's knee but Savage avoids it well.
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
Savage avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses.
Barksdale misses with a low kick.
Barksdale misses the jab.
Barksdale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Savage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savage's sensitive parts.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Barksdale thows a leg kick but Savage checks it
and Savage counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barksdale trying to control from the bottom.
Barksdale has hold of Savage's hands but Savage slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barksdale gets back to full guard.
Barksdale wants to sweep here but Savage controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale is adopting a defensive guard.
Barksdale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Barksdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barksdale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savage trying to control but Barksdale is working from the bottom.
Barksdale has his hands on Savage's head, controlling the position.
Barksdale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jermaine Barksdale wasn't active enough on the ground.
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barksdale was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
Barksdale misses with a low kick.
Savage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but Savage checks it.
A head kick by Barksdale misses
and Savage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barksdale misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savage's back!
Savage turns into Barksdale and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jermaine Barksdale will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Savage closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barksdale to the mat! Barksdale manages to get full guard.
Barksdale lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Savage!
Savage really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Savage slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barksdale throwing shots but Savage is blocking nicely.
Savage is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barksdale scores with a couple of nice shots.
Savage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barksdale.
Barksdale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savage wants to get back to full guard.
Savage taking some punishment here, with Barksdale in his half guard.
Barksdale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barksdale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale working over Savage with some ground and pound. Savage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barksdale slips a nice elbow through Savage's hands, connecting with Savage's forehead.
Savage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barksdale is working away from the top position though.
Savage gets back to full guard.
Savage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Savage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barksdale is aware though and is defending well.
Barksdale advances position into side control!
Barksdale works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Savage tries to buck Barksdale off but Barksdale is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale decides to stand up, so the ref orders Savage to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barksdale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barksdale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barksdale tries to close the distance and clinch but Savage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Savage blocks the low kick.
Barksdale lands with a slapping head kick.
Barksdale throws a leg kick that is checked
so Savage counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Savage advances to half guard.
Savage wants to pass to mount but Barksdale is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Savage there.
Savage trying to control from Barksdale's half guard. Barksdale has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jermaine Barksdale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barksdale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savage is one step ahead there.
Barksdale looking to control.
Jethro Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jermaine Barksdale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Savage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barksdale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savage postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Savage is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barksdale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savage drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barksdale manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Savage has Barksdale in his guard.
Barksdale is stalling in the full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savage looking for a guillotine here but Barksdale defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barksdale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermaine Barksdale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barksdale has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermaine Barksdale!
Jermaine Barksdale is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Jermaine Barksdale thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jethro Savage was interviewed post fight and said 'Hell of a fighter this guy is. what can I say'.
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